This table is suitable for use from April to
August between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (G.M.T.)
and during March and September from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. During the winter, in fairly good light,
use HP3 roll film and set the stop control as
indicated in the table.
For near subjects, the focusing distance is best
determined at first by pacing out and allowing 3 ft.
for one pace—but you will soon be able to estimate
it sufficiently accurately by eye. Correct focusing
ensures crisp pin sharp pictures and it is well worth
a little trouble to avoid the disappointment of
" fuzzy " results.
Instantaneous Exposures
Hold the camera low down on the chest and
firmly against the body with the left hand (as
shown opposite). After focusing and setting the
aperture gently squeeze the firing button. Take
care not to jerk the camera or the picture will be
blurred. After taking the picture wind on the
film until the figure 2 appears at the red window.
Brief Time Exposures
The " B " setting is useful for portraiture indoors
and for general interior photography where there
is not sufficient light to make an instantaneous
exposure. The small aperture f/16 should then be
used and the camera held rock firm on some solid
object such as a table. For this purpose a hinged
strut is provided underneath the baseboard. W h e n
set on " B " the shutter remains open as long as the
How the camera is held for taking instantaneous exposures.
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